Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

Nice thing is, if you don't like it on the 92, you can always shift it over to the 4x4.

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Exactly, Bill. That's what I love about owning multiple '88-'98 trucks lol. Swappable parts! And, a lot of my friends drive them, so I already have the grille off the the '88 parts truck sold for $40 and my dad sold the trans for $250. So think here, we payed $350 for the whole truck. Trans is gone for $250. That leaves $100 in it. I'm gonna get the grille sold for $40. That's $60 left in the truck. We're saving the motor, which is a 350 with a blown head gasket, we're turning the back half of the frame into a trailer, saving the front suspension for parts, I'm gonna save interior crap, and the cab and middle of the frame are getting scrapped. By the time we're done, we won't have any money left tied in it. The engine we're gonna save for down the road to fix up and rebuild.

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Can't believe I didn't think of this before! The '88 parts truck that I'm pulling the brush guard off of, has the original interior. My '92, has the Southern Comfort conversion interior with the wood. So, I'm going to strip the interior of the '88, and use it in my '92 and elminate the wood trim! :) :metal:

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That bench will make it more awkward to get in and out of the extended cab area. You going to eliminate the rear seat then too?

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Lol, I'm not changing the seats. The bench in the '88 is a torn up vinyl. I'm just changing, well, I guess I should have specified. I'm getting rid of the wood pieces on the dash. I would just take the wood off, but then my dash is covered in screw holes. The seats, I'm gonna go to a salvage yard and get factory cloth seats. I guess I should have specified on that one. Lol.

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Woo hoo! Got the grille guard on. Here's some pics for your enjoyment.

On the '88 parts truck chassis:
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...46969544_n.jpg

Sitting in front of the '92:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...68750643_n.jpg

Grille out:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7092411_n.jpg

Bumper off:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...54264357_n.jpg

And she's on!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...11724554_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...73509182_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...12801077_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...55167933_n.jpg

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Other goodies, started stripping the dash out of the cab of the '88 parts truck:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...39897527_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...03824389_n.jpg

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

Doesn't look to bad with the cow kicker on the front end! :clap:

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Haha thanks a lot Bill. That's about 75% of the reason I put it there! Lol

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Somthing I did when I ran a grille guard was mount it so it didn't stick out so far at the top.
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Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

I just used the bumper the grille guard was already on lol.

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cheater...:lol:

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Lol. Well, it saved me having to drill holes in a bumper, and now I've got a nice clean bumper I can sell. Lol

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Smart cheater... Haha
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Yes, yes I know. :lol:

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Got a few things done over the past few days!!!

Built a new pickup bed trailer out of that busted up '88 Chevy bed, and frame. Took out the stock rear end as a spare for my '92, that and the original truck springs are now under my dad's 2000 Z71. Anyway, we built and welded together a mini-frame, welded trailer spring shackles to that, and bolted in a trailer axle with a small 5-lug Ford pattern, and then welded that mini-frame to the chassis under the truck bed. And today we picked up an 8-lug 10,000 lb axle that needs a new spindle on one side, so we are going to fix that, cut it down a few inches so it isn't to wide, and find some 8-lug wheels. Also put stock tail-lights back in my '92. Anyway, here are the pics:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0290.jpg

Stock tail lights:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0292.jpg

Old tail lights out of my truck are in the trailer. Wheels under the trailer are 15 in. steel Ranger wheels, with 30x9.50/15 tires.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0293.jpg
Always helps to add some strength. Center tongue, and a piece of angle iron for a cross-member.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0294.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0295.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0296.jpg

Lol...it just looks like one long ass Chevy truck if you look at the right angle.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0297.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Photo0299.jpg

Let me know what you guys think.

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

Nice job on the trailer!

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Haha thanks Bill, but I can't take all the credit. My dad is the welder, not me. So really, I was just helping out. But it did come out good. That 5-lug Ford axle won't stay under it, as I said we have an 8-lug 10,000 lb axle that we need to replace a spindle and bearings on, and then get wheels for, and that axle will go under the trailer. Our flatbed trailer is our car hauler, it's a 6-lug Chevy pattern, but we can't swap out hubs because has 2 torsion axles. Which we need for that trailer. This pickup bed is just for hauling short iron, but it's gonna get the 10,000 lb 8-lug axle to help with weight.

But, the flatbed trailer is also the best one we ever built. It's the back 16.5 feet of a semi trailer, and we completely re-enforced the frame and supporting, and made it a tilt bed.

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

Okay guys, I've been running a thought through my head, and I need an answer to a question. Will the shape of a '95-'98 door panel, line up with a '88-'98 dash, or will it look funky?

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

there is some pics on here somewhere of that. it doesn't look to bad IMO. most people would never notice. however anyone on this board would pick it up right away. not too bad looking though. why are you wanting to switch?

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Thanks Mike.
Other than that one little piece, it doesn't look bad. I was thinking about going to our local salvage yard and hunting down a '95-'98 truck with power locks/windows and red door panels, so I can put them on my truck. I like the look of '95-'98 door panels better than '88-up.

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

I like the look of the '95-'98 panels better, and I like how the buttons sit up with the armrest, not on the side of the panel itself. Me and my dad have a bad habit of hitting buttons with our knees and locking the doors or rolling down windows. And the '95-'98 panels are closer to the panels in his 2000, and I just like the style, and as I said, I like where the power switches are.

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i like how they have door speakers... haha

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LOL that's another good one. I can put my Sony's in the doors. :D

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i say do it, it looks pretty good actually.

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Haha yeah. Hey Scott, did you ever start a thread of that '89 of yours?

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Did a little cleaning of the truck and wheels. Here's pre-wash:
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...41062302_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...75415124_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...57580133_n.jpg

And after:
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...27035537_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...22396472_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...94634248_n.jpg

Also, here's some shots of the wheels. Front shined up, rear still dull.

Left Front: Shined
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...47493806_n.jpg
Left Rear: Dull
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...11540900_n.jpg
Right Front: Shined
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...42375316_n.jpg
Right Rear: Dull
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...66486784_n.jpg

Re: '92 GMC Southern Comfort Daily Driver
 

Nice! I always have to do a double take on how well the front end blends into the trucks paint scheme.

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From looking at the photos...... Isn't it nice to have so much room at the house to do projects as this? If I had a 4 car garage, I'd restore my '68 Firebird Convertible.

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Honestly it'd be nice if we had a 4-bay garage. Be one hell of a shop to work in. We live in just under 4 acres, and we only use a tiny chunk of the land to work on thee trucks. The '92 was rebuilt in the driveway and the 4-door is being built under a makeshift shop/garage. But I do know what you mean.

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I got bored, so here's a few update pics and then a few pics I took just because.

Painted my hitch; receiver and ball hitch.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...54167467_o.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...63588303_o.jpg

Put a new sticker in the back window. Gotta love them racks! :lol: :D
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...18490902_o.jpg

And here's a few just 'cause...
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...16808416_o.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...50370071_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...67246964_o.jpg

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A few updates. First, swapped bumpers. I took the brush guard off of the GMC and swapped it with the push bumper on the Crew Cab. I think it looks shnazzy :lol:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...00657595_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...14924703_n.jpg

Next, was the removal of all 4 centercaps. They were old, plastic, and breaking. So I said to hell with 'em...pulled the caps, painted my front grease caps red, and all 4 of my valve stems red.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...97346748_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...20892831_n.jpg

And lastly, the obvious fact that my tonneau cover is gone. Took it off for the time being...it'll probably find itself back on the truck later.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...73542166_n.jpg

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A few new shots out in the middle of the day in the sun. I plan on giving the entire truck a bath and cleaning the interior soon.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...11278032_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...67748554_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...60313204_n.jpg
I guess the iPhone 3GS doesn't take big photos :lol:

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 Shortwide DD/Project
 

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...74406782_n.jpg
Out with the old...

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...42521472_n.jpg
Needs some cleaning first

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http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...27687012_n.jpg

In with the new...tomorrow. 60/40 cloth bench with center console out of a '95-'98. After some cleaning tomorrow, along with some modifications to make the damn thing fit right, it'll be in the truck.

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I think you will enjoy that 60/40 split bench a lot better, I had one in my old truck, looking for one to put in my 00 GMC.

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I already do. I got it bolted in today, and it is so much more comfortable than those torn up 20-year-old leather buckets :lol:

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My old leather buckets are gonna go in the '94. I'm gonna take the console back out and put the middle seat back in. Mainly so there's a center seat for my sister's kids during Ohio trips :lol:

Re: 1992 GMC Sierra C1500 Shortwide DD/Project
 

Thought I'd go ahead and post these before I head off to sleep. A couple pictures I took while cleaning my cab. First one is my little bulldog that has been in every truck I've owned since 2007.
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